The Lion in Winter (1968)

Name: The Lion in Winter
Director: Anthony Harvey
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 1968-08-20
Duration: 2 h 14 min
Rating: 7.4
Cast: Peter O'Toole, Katharine Hepburn, Anthony Hopkins, John Castle, Nigel Terry

The Lion in Winter (1968) is a Drama, History film directed by Anthony Harvey, rated 7.4/10 by 407 viewers.

Christmas 1183, Angevin Empire: King Henry II plans to announce his successor to the throne. Jockeying for the crown, though, is complex. Henry has three sons and wants his boy Prince John to take over. Henry's wife, Queen Eleanor, believes their son Prince Richard should be king. As family and various schemers gather for the holiday, each tries to make the indecisive king choose their option.

Where to stream (US): BFI Player Amazon Channel.

Directed by Anthony Harvey. Starring Peter O'Toole, Katharine Hepburn, Anthony Hopkins, John Castle, Nigel Terry.